From the first European colonies to today's 45 million foreign-born residents, this video traces the forces, policies, and human stories that shaped America's immigration history. Using data and ...

The American story is, in many ways, an immigration story, not a single, linear journey but a succession of arrivals that have repeatedly reshaped the country and how it understands itself. From the ...

Jennie Murray, president and CEO of The Forum, calls for lawmakers to implement firm, fair, and compassionate immigration ...

Immigration in the United States has contributed significantly to the country’s social, political, and economic growth. The United States makes an interesting case study for immigration policy, since ...

(RNS) — As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, debates over national identity, religion and immigration have intensified. Was America founded as a Christian nation? A pluralistic democracy?

This guest essay reflects the views of Nasser Kazeminy, chairman of the Ellis Island Honors Society, based in Franklin Square. Two hundred and fifty years of American history have produced this ...

“GIVE ME YOUR tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”, declares “The New Colossus”, Emma Lazarus’s sonnet on a bronze plaque at the entrance to the Statue of Liberty. A gift ...

This post was updated June 3 at 10:01 p.m. Professors said President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration mirrors historical discrimination at a Wednesday panel hosted by UCLA’s history department.

The founders initially gave little thought to immigration, mentioning it only twice in the Constitution. Philosophically, the founders were open to immigration, viewing it as crucial for economic and ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Top National Experts to Help Advance 'Critical Mission' WASHINGTON, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is pleased to announce the formation of its new ...

As Americans grapple with the rising cost of living and concerns about economic mobility, former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci argued that economic insecurity is increasingly ...